Water Reuse Policies for Potable Use (Hardcover)

As water demand has increased globally and resources have become more limited because of physical scarcity, over-exploitation and pollution, it has been necessary to develop more options for water supplies. These options include the production at large scale of high-quality reused water from municipal sources for potable uses. Their economic, social and environmental benefits have been many as they have addressed supply scarcity, efficient resource use and environmental and public health considerations. This book includes discussions on potable water reuse history; emerging contaminants and public health; public-private partnerships in the water reuse sector; regulatory frameworks for reused water in the United States and Europe; experiences in Australia, China in general and Beijing in particular, Singapore and Windhoek; narratives and public acceptance and perceptions of alternative water sources. The main constraints on implementation of water reuse projects in different parts of the world seem to have been lack of full public support due to perceived health hazards and environmental impacts. A main handicap has been that governments and water utilities have been slow to understand public concerns and perceptions. After several backlashes, public information, communication and awareness campaigns, broader participation and educational programmes have become integral parts of development policy and decision-making frameworks.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Special Issues on Water Policy and Governance
Release date:	February 2017
First published:	2017
Editors:	Cecilia Tortajada • Choon Nam Ong
Dimensions:	246 x 174mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	196
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-63728-3
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Waste management > General Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > Sanitary & municipal engineering > Water supply & treatment > General
LSN:	1-138-63728-9
Barcode:	9781138637283

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